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John Anderson
  • Budgewoi, NSW
  • Australia
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Sorry Phil. Interesting what you mentioned though about snorkelling and diving. I don't obsess about sharks, not phobic about them. I'm with you on that one though. There are a group of risk factors that increase your risk of getting chomped so w...
on Thursday
That's fabulous to hear. He isn't worried about the sharks in the lake and he probably features more prominently on the menu that we do :) I was just thinking about the preference of white pointers for larger fattier prey and how lately I seem to...
on Thursday
That's fabulous Bill, we're starting to get a wide variety of different boats in the Klan and variety is the spice of life. I missed paddling the Rockpool GT down at Umina, but it was very well received and from what I can gather they're a simila...
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There are resident dolphins living in the lake. Their food requirements are very similar so it's a reasonable assumption that there's enough food for resident sharks too. Contrary to popular belief, dolphins don't chase away sharks unless they hav...
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I like the idea of the conditioning exercises to help build core strength and flexibility. Following instructions in Derek Huthchinson's book, I went through a similar process with rolling, starting in shallow water with a gently sloping sandy bot...
on Tuesday
Sounds idyllic Bill, and how did your beautiful new boats go ?
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Hmmm, long slender boats with fine ends and low drag. For some reason that just sounds perfect to me Phil :)
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Fabulous. What a lovely old boat. I took something very similar for a row on Lake Annecy in France and it was surprising how well it went considering that rowing wasn't something I'd had any practice at. I could really see some long trips being qu...
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Paddles: Australis Gecko, Valley Nordkapp RM.
Clubs: NSWSKC
Grade:2
Age: Progressing from young and silly to old and equally silly.

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Of swings, roundabouts and stability in kayaks.

I was out paddling with Phil at Swansea channel and we got to talking about stability and particularly why would you choose a kayak with low stability. It's a very good question and I thought I ought to answer it more fully here, from my rather limited understanding. If someone with a better understanding of the subject would care to comment, that would be most welcome.

Lets start off with the thesis that we want to use edging and leaning to assist in boat control and that these are good things… Continue

Posted on October 25, 2009 at 10:59am — 2 Comments

John Anderson

Roley Poley Polly Boats that Rock

Well the fun's over for another year. Rock 'n' Roll has been and gone and didn't we all have fun. It was a great weekend. Good people, good atmosphere and great fun. I've managed to meet some more of my fellow clubbies and put faces to names on forums from all over the country. Aside from the fun this year, I had a secondary mission. I wanted to get in a couple of good paddles in the Valley Aquanaut RM LV and the Valley Nordkapp RM. Thanks to Rob, Sharon and Mark of Expedition Kayaks that missio… Continue

Posted on April 1, 2009 at 9:56pm — 3 Comments

John Anderson

Southern Lake Macquarie

Simon, Sarah and I had a beautiful relaxing short cruise this morning. We launched from the reserve at Bonnells Bay just south of Dora Creek. Then we cruised down to the south around Balcolyn and Sunshine just enjoying the day and the simple pleasure of being out on the water. A little bit of paddling, a little bit of rolling, some gourmet snacks and some great company.

The southern half of the lake is much less developed and it's often a bit more sheltered if there's a northerly wind. There's… Continue

Posted on March 15, 2009 at 8:40pm —

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Auckland to Rangitoto Island

Only managed one short paddle on my holiday, for a variety of reasons. I couldn't leave Auckland without getting a taste of salt water spray and a brief feel of the wind in what's left of my hair. So I went out to Rangitoto Island for a sunset paddle with the guys from Fergs Kayaks. It's a pretty busy patch of water, and not being that familiar with it, I felt a guided trip would be a good way to go, especially as I dragged my brother along, who's paddling resumé consists of two hours at Port St… Continue

Posted on March 2, 2009 at 3:17pm —

John Anderson

Wyong Creek

Julie and I went for a short spur of the moment paddle up Wyong Creek on Monday. Isla came along on my lap, intrepid adventurer that she is. It's a good spot for windy days as the creek banks and the orientation provide some shelter. The local canoe club meet there and do laps up and down the creek for training. They've constructed a small launch site with a treated pine retained cutting into the bank and a couple of easy steps down to a small sandy area. You can drive right to it and unload the… Continue

Posted on January 27, 2009 at 4:30pm —

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At 11:14am on October 28, 2009, gnarlydog said…
John, I really enjoy your article on sea kayak stability.
While sometimes numbers just bore people to tears your interpretation puts them into perspective and explains how to read those numbers.
Excellent article that I linked on one of my posts (as PS on http://gnarlydognews.blogspot.com/2009/09/nordkapp-lv-stability.html)
Thanx for your comment.
At 7:56pm on September 23, 2009, Shane said…
Thanks John.
At 11:30pm on September 1, 2009, Shaun Francis said…
Thankyou John
At 2:49pm on March 20, 2009, Graeme Auld said…
Thanks John, I started using greenland paddles because they load my shoulders up less than a conventional paddle. They are particularly good in a wind as gusts from any direction dont effect them very much. My paddles are made from a recycled red cedar gate found at the local tip using plans found on the internet.
At 6:55am on January 24, 2009, David Gibbins said…
John! Now I can see your face in the photos I know who you are! I look forward to sharing your company on the water now thanks to Brad - and not just having the odd kayak conversation when the Harris's invite us to dinner!

Look forward to seeing you on the water soon!!

Cheers
David
At 2:26pm on May 22, 2008, brad mcpherson said…
Hi John. Thanks for joining. I've got a Gecko too. Virtually indestructible.
 
 

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